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Audio Enhancement in Multimedia e-Learning

By Helen Cheung & Robert Ko

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Student-Directed Learning Aids (SDLAs) in Biochemistry

• Facilitate understanding of abstract concepts in Biochemistry.

• Reinforcement of lecture materials.• Emphasize integrative nature of biochemistry.• Promote learning interests in biochemistry.

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BICH121 SDLAs – Introduction To Biochemistry

SDLA – BICH121 Introduction To Biochemistry

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BICH121 SDLAs – Introduction To Biochemistry

SDLA – BICH121 Introduction To Biochemistry

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BICH121 SDLAs – Introduction To Biochemistry

SDLA – BICH122 Intermediary Metabolism

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BICH121 SDLAs – Introduction To Biochemistry

SDLA – BICH122 Intermediary Metabolism

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Audio Enhancement in Student-Directed Learning Aids (SDLAs) in Biochemistry

• To provide correct pronunciation of scientific terms.

• To prevent overloading of students’ visual channel.

• To offer a choice of audio or visual transfer of information.

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The Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning

Knowledge

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Demo: The Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning

Demo A: Animation + Narration

Demo B: Animation + Text

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Cognitive Overloading

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BICH121 SDLAs – Introduction To Biochemistry

SDLA – BICH121 Introduction To Biochemistry

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BICH121 SDLAs – Introduction To Biochemistry

SDLA – BICH121 Introduction To Biochemistry

with permission © Dr Helen Cheung & Prof Robert Ko

BICH121 SDLAs – Introduction To Biochemistry

SDLA – BICH122 Intermediary Metabolism

with permission © Dr Helen Cheung & Prof Robert Ko

BICH121 SDLAs – Introduction To Biochemistry

SDLA – BICH122 Intermediary Metabolism

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Follow-up Study: Evaluation of Audio Enhancement in SDLAs

• Frequency of use of the added audio function?• Preference between text and narration?• Overloading with simultaneous text, narration

and animations on display?• Convert permanent text into a display option?